Can I buy a fixed term guaranteed annuity?


Question:

I am 56 years old and have approximately R5m in retirement annuities. I am South African, but will relocate and work overseas and will spend more than 183 days a year abroad. I wish to take the maximum of R500 000 tax-free to buy an annuity over the next 10 years and draw down. Will I be taxed on the draw down, as I will no longer be an SA taxpayer? What is the maximum amount I'll be allowed to draw down over the 10 year period? Thanks John

Answer:

John, You are not allowed to buy a fixed term guaranteed annuity (ie one specified to run for only ten years). Your income will be taxed here as it is deemed to be of a South African source. If you buy a living annuity, you will be allowed to draw down at a maximum rate of 17.5% pa of residual capital at policy anniversary date.

The information and answers supplied in this section do not constitute advice as defined by the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act, 37 of 2002.


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